1. Get chocolate, flowers, and Valentine’s Day on clearance.

Once Valentine’s Day is over, expect huge clearance markdowns everywhere. Stock up on candy, flowers, jewelry, stuffed animals, and other gifts that can be used as presents all year. (Think Easter basket treats, good-behavior rewards, and Christmas gifts!)

Walgreens and Target typically mark down their V-Day clearance to 90% off the week after Valentine’s Day. As soon as you see KCL post about Valentine’s clearance deals, head to the store ASAP since clearance items go quickly.

2. Stock up on winter apparel when it reaches up to 75% off.

Expect to see discounts on all winter apparel in February. Stock up on jackets, boots, and clothes for next winter at 75% off original prices.

For example, watch for Nordstrom Rack’s “Clear the Rack” sale in February where you can save 50-75% on winter clothing.

Be sure to check online stock as well. If a store doesn’t have winter clothing stock, you can sometimes find items online — stack coupon codes for more savings. At Target, stack Circle discounts on top of clearance prices.

Also ALDI runs weekly produce deals where you can find cheap produce every week.

The SavingStar rebate app offers cash back on an in-season fruit or vegetable purchase every week, so be sure to download it along with all the other grocery rebate apps for weekly savings on fresh produce.

6. Buy all the Asian ingredients during the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year starts Jan. 25 and lasts through Feb. 8. During this time, look for deals on Asian ingredients like soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, noodles, canned water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, stir-fry supplies, and sauces. We’ve scored stir-fry sauce for just $0.50 at Kroger by stacking coupons with sale prices.

7. Stock up on heart-healthy products to help your health goals.

February is also American Heart Month. Look for sales on aspirin, supplements, low-cholesterol oils and spreads.

Shop the drugstores (Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid) for the best savings, and stack manufacturer, store, and store loyalty rewards on top of sale prices. Also look keep your eyes peeled for mail-in rebate offers that make these products free or even moneymakers!

Look for manufacturer coupons on brands like Bayer, Excedrin and Motrin and use them on products at the dollar store to get them for free.

8. Or go for the bacon and waffles — no judgment!

February is also National Hot Breakfast Month. If you are trying to stick to healthy eating, score great deals on oatmeal. But if that ship’s already sailed for you, look for deals on waffles, syrup, pancake mix, bacon, sausage, hash browns, etc. — especially when you use coupons at Publix, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and Safeway.

In 2019, we scored Bob’s Red Mill oatmeal cups for only $0.69 each at Target.

TIP: If you earn $56,000 or less, head to IRS.gov where you can choose a local tax-prep service to visit in person for help prepare and filing your taxes for free.

10. Set a deal alert in the KCL app to buy all your dental hygiene products for dirt cheap.

Set a deal alert inside the KCL app for your favorite dental care brands like Colgate, Crest or Arm and Hammer.Combine rebate offers, and manufacturer coupons for the biggest savings.

Oh, and don’t forget to shop Dollar Tree! They sell name-brand products like Colgate for $1 every day, and you can use coupons, making products super cheap or free (use one coupon per item at Dollar Tree).